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LOT 1925
Natural History - Fossil Otodus Shark Teeth on Matrix
EOCENE PERIOD, 56-33 MILLION YEARS B.P.
7 1/8 in. (1.97 kg, 18.2 cm).
A matrix set with five fossil Otodus sp. teeth, including examples with cusplet teeth and remains of enamelling. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Morocco, North Africa.
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
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Natural History - Bahariasaurus Dinosaur Fossil Tooth
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £64
A Bahariasaurus ingens fossil dinosaur tooth; held in a white card collector's tray. 9 grams, 52 mm length (16 grams total, 52 x 51 mm including tray)
Fine condition.
Tegana formation of the Sahara Desert, Morocco, North Africa. Acquired 1980s. Old Bristol collection.
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Natural History - Large Quartz Crystal Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A group of ten large quartz crystals, including examples with large points. 1.14 kg total, 45-82 mm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - 'Whitby' Fossil Ammonite
Jurassic Period, 199-145 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A Hildoceras sp. fossil ammonite displayed in a nodule section. 2.41 kg, 17.5 cm
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